B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
Part Numbers: BWRVK3500-5W,BWGNRK1313-5W
Our Price: $1,698.00
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
part number: BWRVK3500-5W
The dual jaw on this sturdy 5th-wheel hitch provides excellent jaw-to-king-pin contact. Wide-stance base offers fore/aft and height adjustments. Hitch removes easily for full bed access.
Features:
- 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
- Rail-free design allows for full access to truck bed when hitch is removed
- 1" Thick dual jaws provide 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact
- Less rattle and more security than slide-bar jaws
- Cam-action latching handle helps prevent binding
- Simple to release, even on unlevel terrain
- Lockable to secure trailer to hitch - padlock sold separately
- Fully articulating head eases hookup and helps to limit chucking
- Pivots front-to-back and side-to-side
- Improved cab clearance achieved with 4" of front-to-back adjustment
- Attach pivot arms to base in desired position fore or aft
- 3 Height settings to fit your application
- Quiet, rattle-free ride with polyurethane bushings
- Wide-stance base offers strength and stability
- Plastic footpads attach to hitch base and fill truck bed corrugation to create a better fit
- 2-Piece design for simple setup and removal
- Hitch base installs in truck bed
- Hitch head secures to base
- Gray powder coated steel is corrosion resistant
- Custom B&W underbed mounting kit required for installation
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Gross towing weight: 20,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 5,000 lbs
- Hitch height: 16-1/4" - 18-1/4"
- Limited lifetime warranty
Note: This fifth-wheel trailer hitch is not compatible with Sidewinder or Revolution king pins. Do not use any device that changes the pivot point of your trailer's king pin with this hitch.
Simple Removal for Full Bed Access
With the Companion from B&W, you get a heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch that mounts in your truck bed by connecting directly to a custom underbed mounting kit with the included components. No modifications are required to your truck or trailer. And no additional parts are required for the system to work. When you're done towing, the entire hitch can be removed for complete bed access.
Quiet, Secure Ride
The 1" thick jaw on the Companion is precision machined to provide a tight, sturdy connection. And unlike slide-bar models, the rounded 2-piece jaw on this fifth-wheel trailer hitch inhibits rattle and movement by securely wrapping around your trailer's king pin, resulting in easier hookup and a safer, quieter ride.
In addition to the sturdy jaw, the Companion has durable polyurethane bushings built in to provide a smoother, more comfortable towing experience. These bushings sit on top of the pivot arms that support the fifth-wheel head. Because the head is resting on a padded area, it is able to pivot without clanking. The ability of the head to pivot - both front to back and side to side - along with the trailer also helps to limit the chucking that may occur with a more static hitch.
Non-Binding Latch Handle
The dual jaw on the Companion is operated by a simple-to-use cam-action handle. This handle allows you to quickly and easily release the jaws on the hitch, even if you are on uneven terrain. If any binding does occur between your truck and trailer, the jaws may remain closed after you move the handle to the open position. But because the handle is unlatched, there is nothing keeping the jaws closed except for the binding pressure. Therefore, simply driving your truck forward will be enough to force the jaws to open.
The cam-action handle is held in the closed position with the included pin and clip. For extra security, you can replace the pin with a sturdy padlock. The shackle on the lock you choose should have a diameter of 5/16", height of 3", and a width of 2-1/4".
Assembly of the B&W Companion
To install the Companion, first bolt the included RV post to the Companion's base. This post is what inserts into the hole in your truck bed. The RV post attaches to the base in 1 of 2 ways to allow for improved cab clearance and proper positioning over your truck's axle.
The next step is to set up the Companion's pivot arms. The arms are what allow the hitch to be adjusted front to back as well as up and down for optimal positioning. As a result, this hitch can accommodate the height of your trailer and also help to give you the cab clearance needed to execute turns while towing.
To adjust either the height of the hitch or the fore/aft positioning, just attach the hitch's pivot arms in the desired location on the base. The above diagram gives an indication of where to mount the arms so that you get the height and the cab clearance that you need.
The hitch head installs on top of the pivot arms. When you have the head in position, simply secure it to the arms with the included pins.
RVK3500 B and W Companion Fifth Wheel RV Hitch
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Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
part number: BWGNRK1313-5W
Install a Companion fifth-wheel hitch in your truck bed with this custom kit. Better than a traditional mounting kit, this setup doubles as a gooseneck hitch when the fifth wheel is removed, and the underbed design allows for full bed access.
Features:
- Lets you install your B&W Companion 5th wheel trailer hitch (BWRVK3500 or BWRVK3400)
- Doubles as heavy-duty Turnoverball gooseneck trailer hitch
- Includes rails, gooseneck hitch head, safety chain loops, and hitch ball
- Provides complete truck bed access when you're not towing
- Single hole in center of bed is mounting point for hitch
- Installs easily using existing holes in your vehicle's frame
- No welding or frame drilling required
- Truck bed does not have to be removed
- 4" Diameter hole must be cut into bed
- Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant
- Made in the USA
- Limited lifetime warranty
B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
Not only does this kit provide you with a sturdy, custom base for installing your Companion fifth-wheel trailer hitch in the bed of your truck, but it also doubles as one of the most recognizable gooseneck hitches on the market. This fifth wheel installation kit actually is the Turnoverball gooseneck hitch from B&W.
Gooseneck Specs:
- Gross towing weight: 30,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 7,500 lbs
- Ball size: 2-5/16"
With the B&W Turnoverball underbed gooseneck trailer hitch you get the best of both worlds. When you go to tow a gooseneck trailer, the Turnoverball creates a sturdy, dependable connection with your trailer. And when you're done towing, you can stow the ball upside down in the hitch to get full bed access and a clean appearance. When you're ready to tow your fifth wheel trailer, just install the Companion in the ball hole in place of the gooseneck ball and lock the post in place using the built-in handle. You can remove the fifth wheel when you're done towing, leaving your truck bed open once again.
Simple, Custom Installation
This kit is custom designed for your vehicle. The mounting brackets bolt to existing holes in your truck's frame. While some modification is required - you will need to cut a 4" diameter hole in your bed for the hitch ball and drill holes for the built-in safety chain loops - there is no need to weld onto or to drill into your frame.
Once you have the brackets and center section installed, set up the operating handle. This handle is designed to be accessed from the rear driver's-side wheel well. On the end of the handle is the heavy-duty steel pin that secures the mounting post of the Companion (or the base of the gooseneck hitch ball).
GNRM1313 B and W Turn Over Ball Under-Bed Rail Kit
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Customer Reviews
B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs - BWRVK3500-5W
Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - BWGNRK1313-5W
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (3915 Customer Reviews)
The dual jaw on this sturdy 5th-wheel hitch provides excellent jaw-to-king-pin contact. Wide-stance base offers fore/aft and height adjustments. Hitch removes easily for full bed access. Install a Companion fifth-wheel hitch in your truck bed with this custom kit. Better than a traditional mounting kit, this setup doubles as a gooseneck hitch when the fifth wheel is removed, and the underbed design allows for full bed access.by: Cory01/21/2023
I wanted to be able to easily utilize my truck bed and this hitch provides that in spades! Easy to remove and install. I absolutely have to give a shout out to Paula on customer service. She was amazing! My first shipment was damaged and missing a vital part. Paula had another one shipped right away and made my return shipment a breeze. She stayed in contact with me to the end. I felt like she shared in my joy once the install was complete! The hitch is super adjustable for optimal placement in the bed and height of the trailer. Make a few quick measurements and it just goes together quickly. Love the dual jaw release lever. Our last 5th wheel hitch had the standard pull to release lever and it was often very difficult to operate. This lever style is a game changer. Overall, I couldn't be more pleased with the product and customer service!
by: William12/30/2023
I installed this system in my classic square body Silverado after installing the Turnover Ball BK1400 gooseneck hitch. Both work great together and this companion installed beautifully. I tow a 40’ Cougar camper with it.
by: Wayne02/19/2024
Shipping box for base was damaged in transit. Parts are scratched up, box is not designed for the weight put in it. Etrailer needs to step it up. For what a companion hitch costs, there should be no reason to get damaged goods.
by: Chuck A04/21/2015
2016 Dodge Ram Pickup
Etrailer was great. although they did not have the Reese hitch I originally ordered in stock they called me the next day to discuss my options and I sure glad they did because I change to the B&W hitch re-ordered it on Tuesday and got it on Friday with free shipping.This hitch was very heavy duty and i was very impressed with the quality, and the design of the hitch (awesome). Love how the entire hitch is out of the bed for full access to the bed when not in use, that was a great design especially since I use my bed for construction everyday and full use of the bed was needed. The under the bed installation kit fit like a glove and the instructions were easy to follow. Working at Coca-Cola for 16 years as a mechanic working on 5th wheels was part of our routine and having the 2 piece full contact jaws was a must and they are about an 1" thick for even better contact with the king pin. I towed a 36 foot toy hauler the grosses at 16000 pounds and it has some weight behind it although it bounced a bit on rough roads it felt very solid and had no rattling. My tow vehicle is 2012 Ram 3500 diesel. If I had to choose again yes I would buy the same hitch and recommend it to you. It will probably take less time to install the second time around but it went good me and a worker installed everything including the wiring harness in about 4 hours. The wiring harness could have been about 5 feet shorter so you don't have so much extra wire, but I routed it the long way around just to take up the extra slack. Only question I would have is why they have you mount it on the bed spacers and not directly on the bed? Hitch has lots of adjustment up and down and forward and back which I will be moving now that I hooked it up to trailer I started in in the middle and now going to move it forward and down to level it more and maybe put a little bit more weight in front of the axle. Good Luck and have fun!!!
by: Charles K10/26/2016
Just finished installing my B&W Companion 5th Wheel hitch. I hooked to my RV to check my instillation, everything went very smooth.
I would recommend this hitch to anyone with a Gooseneck turnover ball B&W hitch installed in there truck bed. Great product, very easy instillation.
by: Tim05/08/2023
Great design and sturdy! I just is on a 2021 ram 2500 6.4 8' bed installing when great, nothing a single person can't handle. I would recommend to anyone.
by: James04/06/2022
The construction of this hitch is very heavy duty. The reason I gave this a low rating was due to the condition it was in when it arrived. There were parts missing. One of the handles that releases the upper hitch from the base was bent. There were numerous chips and deep scratches in the paint. For the amount of money I spent on this hitch I expected it to be brand new and undamaged. I sent emails with pictures to etrailer, they were supposed to issue me a credit but I never heard back from them.
by: J.M.12/19/2022
Arrived damaged, not from the delivery process but shipped this way. Extremely heavy and a hassle to return and exchange.This is the second product from etrailer that I have received that was damaged. The led lights of a previous order were also damaged.
by: Robert12/08/2020
This part of the installation is easy. There are two main pieces. Fasten runners on the bottom of each of the two legs that sit in the bed grooves. Attach the large square pin that goes in the hole in the bed to the main base(there are several bolting patterns depending on where you want the 5th wheel assembly to sit in the bed) and set it in place. Item is heavy even without the upper part (5th wheel plate assembly). Best done by two people. 5th wheel plate assembly also heavy, but can be handled by one person. The directions are clear, easy to understand. Very nice clean setup.
by: Dean S.09/11/2016
I installed this directly after installing the underbed turnoverball gooseneck hitch, and it was an easy install. Very well written instructions. Equipment looks robust, top notch welds, nice thick powder coat.
by: Randy A06/04/2020
Really like it. No issues at all. Haven't tryed the gooseneck part but I have faith in B& W Hitches.
by: MathewB03/13/2024
B&W has a great product, the instructions are pretty straight forward but I also used the [online] video from b&w to help. Etrailer shipped out my order quickly and it arrived without issue! Thanks etrailer!
by: Lenny V07/09/2018
I would like to say that I was not looking forward to putting this hitch on my truck. I heard nothing but nightmares and horror stories, but it couldn't be farther from the truth. I had a friend come over to help (glad I did cause that turnoverball hitch would have been a bear to hold up by yourself. It was ten times easier than I would have imagined. Just follow the instructions and it's a piece of cake. We had the turnover all hitch on in less than 2 hours. Unfortunately I had a rusted brake line that I had to repair before completing the job. Haven't used it yet but can't wait to hitch it up and hit the road. Thanks for making this hitch so easy to install. I'm glad it's American made and extremely heavy duty.
by: Scott M06/24/2018
We received our new BW Companion hitch on time. Noticed that our BW Turnover Ball hitch already installed in truck required a shorter socket post one week out from our trip. With a quick discussion with the great people at etrailer as well as BW, we had the new socket post shipped and installed prior to leaving town. Easy install - All worked as designed. So glad to have responsive parties involved here to help us out. Thanks!
by: Dwayne05/25/2024
Excellent hitch, easy assembly, easy to remove from the bed using two people. No chucking very solid connection makes for a smooth ride.
by: Matthew 05/31/2024
Can’t go wrong with B&W hitches or Etra iler.
by: Larry 04/27/2024
Order was correct and delivered in time! Fit perfectly to replace the gooseneck ball.
by: Steve S04/05/2018
Molly Just wanted to send you some pictures of my 1991 Ford F250 with my new BW fifth wheel trailer hitch that I recently purchased from the trailer The service from etrailer was excellent I will recommend you to anyone who asks
by: Thomas G 04/26/2017
I recently bought the gooseneck and fifth wheel b&w hitches to install on my 2008 f 250. I could not be more happy with the products and customer service that etrailer provides. I also bought The Pollack t connector that was also easy to use. The install was done at home and easy to understand. Thanks again.
by: Marc And Julie09/20/2023
This is a fantastic product! It was recommended to me by five other people, and now that I have it, I see why. The quality is second to none. I did the installation myself, thanks to the instructions included and the excellent videos on the etrailer.com website. Took me a bit longer than the instructions indicated, but mechanical stuff always takes longer than expected for me. Big fan of this product and of etrailer.com. Consistent quality in information and products. Thank you.
by: Rick08/21/2020
Build quality was great and it looks perfect. My only issue is they should supply hard washers and better quality lock washers. 2 of them bent so bad I had to remove them and file the heads to get the huge burrs off to tru to seat another one. If you supply high strength bolts you need to supply a higher grade lock washer it it just tears up the power coat .
by: Erik12/04/2018
I am very happy with this Companion Hitch. I installed it by myself without any issues. It performs very well and it looks great. I received a lot of compliments at the RV park. From ordering to delivery everything went very smooth.
Thank You
by: Kent07/02/2021
I haven’t pull the 5th wheeler yet, but the B&W Companion is a super heavy duty hitch and it looks like it will handle the job. The installation of the hitch went well. The instructions were pretty straight forward. No problems.
by: Kenneth 03/06/2024
This dud is heavy duty, love everything about this! The only downside it that the paint seems to chip a little too easy, and then the rust sets in. It would be nice if the kit came with a touch up bottle so I can stop the rust from getting a foothold. Tows like it's part of the truck. Great product, love the ability to easily remove to gain the full area of the bed, its heavy!
by: Kenton05/19/2024
Very nice fit, was missing the bolt (1/2x3 socket adjuster). Was a quick job putting it together about 45min, but had to locate a bolt that was missing so total time about 1 hour 15 minutes. Still need a grade 8 1/2x3 bolt.
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- Good question. We have what you need.
The Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1313-5W will fit your 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 with 8 foot bed and let you use the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3500-5W.
view full answer... - B and W Fifth Wheel Installation Kit and Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for a 2011 Ram 3500 Mega Cab Diesel
- B and W installation kit and gooseneck trailer hitch # BWGNRK1313-5W will fit your 2011 Ram 3500 Mega Cab diesel. The kit was actually designed to fit diesel models. I have linked a video review of the kit and the instructions for you to view. If you need a compatible 5th wheel hitch to go with the install kit and gooseneck then you would need B and W Companion hitch # BWRVK3500-5W.
To an in-bed 5th wheel/gooseneck trailer wiring, you can use Hopkins wiring harness # 41157. It plugs
view full answer... - Correct B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch for 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel Short Bed
- The B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1313-5W that you referenced is indeed the correct model for your 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel. The custom brackets included with this assembly will line up to existing holes in the truck's frame rails so you don't have to drill into them during installation.
I have attached an installation video below that you can use for reference, along with the written instructions manual.
The Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection does feature an offset
view full answer... - Maximum 5th Wheel Towing Capacity for a 2010 Ram 2500 with 6.7 Cummins Engine
- According to my research, a 2010 Ram 2500 with the 6.7L turbo diesel engine has a maximum towing capacity of 13,350 lbs if you have the manual transmission or 13,450 lbs if you have the automatic transmission when properly equipped. Therefore, I cannot recommend you use this truck to tow a 15,000 lb trailer.
If you are able to find a trailer that is within your vehicle's towing capacity then you will need an installation kit and 5th wheel hitch in order to tow it. For this, I recommend
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 with a B W Turnover Ball Installed
- If your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel is an 8 foot bed you would want the B and W Fifth Wheel # BWRVK3500-5W. If you have a 6 foot bed you would need a slider hitch to let you make 90 degree turns. For that you would want the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3400-5W.
Both of these are compatible with the Custom Underbed Installation Kit # BWGNRK1313-5W that you have installed in your truck. The hitches will install into where the turnover ball would install.
view full answer... - B and W 5th Wheel Hitch Compatibility with 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel
- If your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel has an 8-foot bed you will use B and W 5th wheel # BWRVK3500-5W
along with Installation Kit # BWGNRK1313-5W. This hitch carries a 20K rating.
If your Ram has the 6-foot bed with Mega Cab you will instead use hitch # BWRVK3400-5W and installation kit # BWGNRK1308-5W. If you have the 6-foot bed without Mega Cab you will use the same hitch but you'll need instead install kit # BWGNRK1313-5W. I have linked an install video for your reference.
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Hitch Setup Recommendation for 2007 Dodge Ram 2500
- The perfect solution for you is the B and W Companion Hitch and Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch as it gives you a gooseneck hitch that can easily have a fifth wheel hitch mounted into it.
For the rail kit/gooseneck you need the part # BWGNRK1313-5W and then for a hitch you would want the part # BWRVK3400.
view full answer... - Can 2012 Ram 2500 MegaCab 4x4 with Rambox Safely Tow 5th Wheel Trailer
- The Rambox feature is not an ideal partner for a 5th wheel hitch installation in a truck such as your 2012 Ram 2500 Megacab 4x4. The tool boxes limit side clearance which can cause interference with the pin box as you make turns, and the short bed limits turning clearance between the trailer overhang and the back window of your cab.
We have had customers report that with a Sidewinder pin box they were able to tow a fifth wheel trailer with a truck with a Ram Box. Sidewinders move the
view full answer... - Are Air Bags Compatible With B&W Companion & Mount For 2010 Ram 2500 Crew Cab w/ Diesel Engine
- Hey Keith, thanks for the question and I appreciate all that info. I checked with our manufacturers and can verify there will not be any interference with air bags like the Air Lift # AL57295 and the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1313-5W.
This is the correct kit for your 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab with a diesel engine, will work with air bags, and will allow you to use the superb B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #
view full answer... - Installation Kit for a Husky 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and 2005 Dodge Ram 2500
- For your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 and Husky 5th wheel trailer hitch you can use custom installation kit # HT31413-686. This kit will fit long and short bed models.
If you want a less expensive kit you can use semi-custom kit # RP30035-023. However it will not work on trucks that have overload springs. It also requires more drilling than the custom kit and it will take nearly twice as long to install it compared to the custom kit.
view full answer... - Under-Bed 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2013 Ram 2500
- You can definitely install an underbed-mounting system for a 5th wheel hitch on your 2013 Ram 2500 but it will be an aftermarket setup. The Reese puck setup that fits your Ram has the same footbase as a Ford OEM puck system which still works out well but is different enough that you can't use a 5th wheel hitch that fits the OEM Ram puck system.
Out of the B&W Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1313-5W and Reese Under-Bed # RP30074 kits I like the Reese kit a little more because you can pair it
view full answer... - How to Find Towing Weight Rating for 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 6-1/2 Bed and Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch
- I wasn't able to find the towing capacity of your 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 online but I can give you some options on how to find it.
You should be able to locate the towing weight ratings in your copy of the owner's manual, by contacting your nearest Dodge dealer with your VIN, or by adding the curb weight of your pickup (weight when no cargo or passengers are present) plus the weight of any passengers or cargo that you plan on towing with and then subtracting that total number from
view full answer... - Recommendation for a 2009 Dodge Ram for a Gooseneck Hitch and 5th Wheel Hitch
- The Custom Underbed Installation Kit # BWGNRK1313-5W and the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit # BWGNRK1313 actually are the same thing. Either would be an excellent choice for you to provide you with a gooseneck hitch plus the ability to install a B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # BWRVK3500 if you have a long bed or a B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # BWRVK3400 if you have a short bed.
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Chuck A.
4/20/2016
After a year its been great and flawless I sold the trailer and bought a bigger trailer and heavier 19000 pounds may need to upgrade the hitch to 22K :. Still like it still a great choice the buy.